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The aim is to argue for the inclusion of the African concept of Ubuntu in coaching and training to support leadership and community well-being.

Extending the worldview of coaching research and practice in Southern Africa: The concept of Ubuntu

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Discussion paper advocates for integrating Ubuntu in coaching to enhance leadership and transformation in Southern Africa.

The aim is to argue for the inclusion of the African concept of Ubuntu in coaching and training to support leadership and community well-being.
Presented argument through a discussion paper format.
Analyzed existing academic coaching programs in South Africa.
Recommended future directions for integrating cultural perspectives in coach training.
Highlight the scarcity of coaching based on culturally-consonant curricula.
Emphasize the need for re-connection to indigenous knowledge for effective leadership development.
Propose a framework for incorporating Ubuntu into coaching practices.

Geber et al. (2013) studied this question.

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